America is a tune. It must be sung together. -Gerald Stanley Lee
All of us here at DealDash just want to wish you a Happy 4th of July! Today marks a whopping 248 years since the United States Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. And while none of us can claim to have been there for the first few iterations of the 4th of July, now there are more Americans than ever who are excited to celebrate this historic day.
Do you have any special 4th of July plans? Keep reading to learn a bit about Independence Day, find out the most popular ways Americans are celebrating this year, and see what DealDash has in store for this special day.
The 4th of July: How it started
The 4th of July as USA’s Independence Day dates back to the 18th century. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence. This marked the thirteen American colonies’ break from Great Britian. The Declaration of Independence was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson. It outlined the problems that the 13 colonies had against King George III and British rule. Some of the main grievances outlined were unfair laws made that the colonies had no control over, taxes imposed by the king, and opposition against British troops that were stationed in the colonies.
After the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Revolutionary War intensified. The war eventually ended in 1793 with the Treaty of Paris was signed. The treaty recognized the United States as an independent nation, a fact we still celebrate hundreds of years later.
How will you celebrate?
So how do Americans choose to celebrate the 4th of July? Does one simply grab a cold beverage, light off some fireworks, and yell out, “Happy 4th of July!” to any and all passerbys? Well, yes and no. While food, fireworks, and a sense of patriotic unity rule the day, there are other ways to celebrate, too.
One very popular way to celebrate this year is by lounging at the pool, going for a swim or going boating to try and beat the heat. According to NPR, about 150 million people in the U.S. are affected this 4th of July weekend by extreme heat. There are excessive heat warnings in Mississippi, Arkansas, Arizona, Washington and other states. This extreme heat might disrupt some fireworks shows as some states are experiencing elevated fire warnings. But on the other hand, the heat makes a nice cool dip in the pool all the more appetizing.
You can also celebrate the 4th by watching a local parade, or attending a community celebration, like a historical reenactment or a picnic.
Be sure to celebrate the 4th with DealDash, too!
One thing is for certain this year: you should be celebrating the 4th of July with us on DealDash!
We have a few Independence Day surprises in store for you. For starters, today you can enjoy more rewards with a 3x TAHB multiplier! This means that you will collect time for being the highest bidder three times more quickly than normal! Who knows? Today might be your day to hit a milestone level for huge rewards!
We also are offering runner-up auctions that give a Buy It Now discount of 50% off to the bidder who finishes second. This can give you the chance to change your bidding strategy and even bid on items you normally wouldn’t!
Log into DealDash or hop on the DealDash App to see what else we have in store for the 4th, you will not be disappointed!
Once more, all of us here at DealDash wish you a happy and safe 4th of July!
Happy 4th, and happy bidding!
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